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Czech jazz great Emil Viklický returns to U.S. to perform at the NCSML May 30

May 17, 2018

The Grand Moravia Jazz Trio. Left to right: Petr Dvorsky (bass), Ernie Adams (drums) and Emil Viklický (piano). CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Czech master jazz pianist Emil Viklický will bring his Grand Moravia…

NCSML exhibit of bead-art from South Africa

May 15, 2018

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, an exhibition that showcases a form of bead art developed by a community of women living and working together since…

NCSML Staff Book Reviews

March 7, 2018

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Images Gone With Time The images are so poignant depicting life in the 1950’s compared to my personal experiences as a young bride during those years and the primitive conditions that the…

Women Persisting on the Race Track and on the Basketball Court

February 26, 2018

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by Kaitlin Schlotfelt, Family Programs Manager From the NCSML for Women’s Month: Free First Saturday for Students / Czech Your Car / March 3, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For Women’s Month…

The Korvas Family Matching Challenge. A $10,000 match – double your gift today!

January 31, 2018

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Hello friends, This is Tony Korvas, a museum member and friend from Florida. Today, I want to tell you about an NCSML educational partnership that truly excites me! This project has inspired…

Timely giving. Timeless results. A story from loyal NCSML volunteers.

November 28, 2017

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In the spirit of #GivingTuesday the NCSML is unveiling a new way to give to support the educational mission of the museum and library. NCSML Clockwork Donors can choose to give to…

Four Czech & Slovak holiday traditions you can find at the Old World Christmas Market

November 10, 2017

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1. Christmas Carp 2. Christmas Tree 3. Svatý Mikuláš 4. Christmas Markets Bonus: Killian’s Santa’s Workshop: a Special Cedar Rapids Holiday Tradition For many in the U.S., the holiday season is full…

The NCSML’s partnership with KJK Jewelry brings custom-designed charm collections

November 8, 2017

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By Sarah Jane Wick, Director of the NCSML Museum Store There has been a long-standing relationship between the NCSML Museum Store and KJK Jewelry of New York. It has been only recently,…

Czech jazz great Emil Viklický returns to U.S. to perform at the NCSML May 30

NCSML exhibit of bead-art from South Africa

NCSML Staff Book Reviews

Women Persisting on the Race Track and on the Basketball Court

The Korvas Family Matching Challenge. A $10,000 match – double your gift today!

Timely giving. Timeless results. A story from loyal NCSML volunteers.

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